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Shared Muharram Heritage: Hindus lead Tazias, Sikhs serve water
Across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, families and communities came together during Muharram through processions, acts of service and remembrance. Whether by preparing Tazias, organising processions, distributing water or joining commemorations, these local traditions continue to reflect mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among people from different communities.
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Peace and harmony: Indian Army officers offer Namaz in Kashmir
A now viral photo showing namaz being offered by...
Telangana Muslim family offers home for Hindu girl’s wedding
The Muslim family came to the aid of the Hindu girl who had lost her father to Covid-19
Jahangirpuri: Hindu, Muslim citizens take out peace march holding Tricolour
Days after Jahangirpuri violence, bulldozer attack, Hindus and Muslims take out 'Tiranga Yatra' for peace
Maharashtra’s Barad village stands together against loudspeaker controversy
Resolving to maintain peace in the village, citizens remained united in not using loudspeakers at any religious structure
Belur Temple to continue reciting Koranic verses, have stalls by non-Hindus
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Aurangabad: Ram Navami procession shows respect to mosque
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Maharashtra: Hindu man offers terrace to Muslims for namaz in Amravati
Rejecting all communal hate spread by the right-wing elements, a Hindu man from Melghat region offers his home to a Tablighi Jamaat group without hesitation
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Paigam-e-Mohabbat: UP citizens call for harmony
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